Scrubland (noun)

1. A type of land that is covered with low, scrubby vegetation, such as bushes and small trees.
2. A barren or sparsely vegetated area.

Origin:

From the verb scrub, meaning to clean or brush vigorously, and land.

Examples:

1. The area was once a lush forest, but now it is just scrubland.
2. The scrubland was home to a variety of small animals and birds.
3. The fire had destroyed everything leaving only the scrubland.
4. The scrubland had very little water and was not suitable for farming.
5. The area had been converted from scrubland to a national park.